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Ajuda · Lisbon

Ajuda Botanical Garden

Jardim Botânico da Ajuda

Park

Portugal's oldest botanical garden, created in 1768 next to the royal palace by the Paduan botanist Domenico Vandelli: an upper terrace of lakes and King José's trees and a lower Baroque garden of clipped boxwood around a central pond, with a view down to the Tejo.

Address
Calçada da Ajuda, 1300-011 Lisboa
Hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
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Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Combine with the Museu do Tesouro Real and the Ajuda palace a few minutes up the same street.

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